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Jude Blay Yawson

(He/Him)
Crystal Palace, London
As seen in: Medium, Financial Times, The Independent (UK), Substack, Vanity Fair, Complex, Dazed Magazine, Intrepid Travel, whynow, Trench and
Covers:  Film & TV, Culture, Sports, Football, Basketball, Music, Fashion, Interviews, Biographical (Sports, Music, Film, Art), Black History, Society, Animation, Travel, Press Trips, Resorts, Hotels
Doesn't Cover: Black Trauma, Politics
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Jude Blay Yawson’s Biography

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A writer and creative that sees the webs of significance humanity has spun and aims to articulate them. I love writing, creating, and storytelling through such mediums. I enjoy creating and strategising unique forms of content, especially in the writing sense, and have enjoyed working in a multitude of fashions.

I see myself as a creative writer of all things; including books, film and music reviews, articles, poetry, essays and more. I conduct interviews, run workshops in schools and prisons, …

Jude Blay Yawson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Jaron 'Boots' Ennis Is Always Ready For War

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis Is Always Ready For War

After a long period of talk around a potential super-fight, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis prepares to face Xander Zayas…

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Boxer Ben Whittaker Unveils Co-Designed Montirex Look Ahead Of U.S. Debut

Boxer Ben Whittaker Unveils Co-Designed Montirex Look Ahead Of U.S. Debut

West Midlands fighter Ben Whittaker continues his relationship with Montirex ahead of his U.S. debut on June …

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24 Hours In Barcelona With Absolutely, Pop's New Alien Princess

24 Hours In Barcelona With Absolutely, Pop's New Alien Princess

Following her Disney Island performance at Primavera Sound, Absolutely opens up about the creative world behi…

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The World Cup Is Changing. Here’s What’s Difficult & Different in 2026

The World Cup Is Changing. Here’s What’s Difficult & Different in 2026

There is no greater unifying occasion than the FIFA World Cup. A global event that occurs every 4 years. It i…

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The World Cup Starts Here: Predictions, Dark Horses, and the Teams That Could Surprise Us

The World Cup Starts Here: Predictions, Dark Horses, and the Teams That Could Surprise Us

With the draw set and the contenders emerging, here’s how every group shapes up, from tournament favourites a…

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Vinícius Júnior: "Football Taught Me To Be Authentic"

Vinícius Júnior: "Football Taught Me To Be Authentic"

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. stars in LEGO Editions alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian…

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The best traditional foods to try in Saudi Arabia

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By Jude Blay Yawson
| Intrepid Travel
From tender meats cooked in underground ovens to queue-summoning street foods, Jude Blay Yawson takes a look at the Kingdom’s most celebrated plates. Like much of Saudi Arabia’s culture, the country’s food scene is cloaked in mystery – at least, to the uninitiated. But with a rich history spanning millennia, born of Bedouin people and spice-selling trade routes, this Middle Eastern gastronomic tradition is one not to be overlooked.
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Timothy Weah Talks JD Sports x New Balance’s 1906 Campaign, Basquiat, Juventus & Footballers Wanting To Be Rappers

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By Jude Blay Yawson
| Complex Verified
British sportswear giant JD Sports has joined forces with New Balance for a new campaign to launch three new colourways of the 1906—a sneaker that pays homage to the sneaker brand’s storied history in Boston, Massachusetts. Utilising the stylistic presence of Juventus’ new signee, Timothy Weah, the 1906 campaign is all about celebrating culture and some of the things that go into making it great—i.e. music, sports, and fashion.
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A Decade On, Davido’s Afrobeats Flag Is Still Flying High

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By Jude Blay Yawson
| Complex Verified
On April 5, 2023, London’s KOKO was set alight with the spiritual sounds of Davido. It was an intimate show, with UK band The Compozers on hand to celebrate the release of his fourth studio album, Timeless, where the Nigerian star serenaded an audience with a timeline of his greatest hits before performing some of the newer ones for the first time.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

N/A, Freelance baby

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I wish... I absolutely love the aesthetic, the movie writer type. I might buy one, one day

How is social media changing news?

It frames disinformation and truth as if they weigh the same, while inducing propaganda, and not analysing itself as it alters our existence